I would rather see Pete Buttigieg as an articulate voice in the Shadow Cabinet, as proposed by Timothy Snyder. The idea of Democrats forming a Shadow Cabinet has been mentioned in comments here by numerous people.
Either Senate or President (or neither.) Not both.
Maybe the biggest potential problem for us holding that Senate seat is Buttigieg being nominated and then doing little to counter the impression that he's more interested in using it to run for the WH than in serving the people of Michigan.
Nominating Buttigieg for a U.S. Senate race in Michigan would be effectively handing a Senate seat to the Republicans. The GOP attacks on him being a carpetbagger from Indiana write themselves.
They didn't get away with it. Slotkin made a huge issue about Mike Rogers residence. Although in his case he was from Mich but moved to Florida and didn't really move back.
Pete Buttigieg rules out run for Michigan Governor. He's "seriously" considering a Senate run. And still a presidential run in 2028 too.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/01/buttigieg-michigan-governor-senate-bid-00201947
I’d rather him not run for the senate.
Agreed among the statewide options; I am thinking he runs for the White House instead
He won’t win if he goes straight Presidential. Mayor of South Bend doesn’t cut it.
not to touch on the forbidden subject but I think that is the path he takes (win or lose)
I would rather see Pete Buttigieg as an articulate voice in the Shadow Cabinet, as proposed by Timothy Snyder. The idea of Democrats forming a Shadow Cabinet has been mentioned in comments here by numerous people.
they'll never do it imo
Either Senate or President (or neither.) Not both.
Maybe the biggest potential problem for us holding that Senate seat is Buttigieg being nominated and then doing little to counter the impression that he's more interested in using it to run for the WH than in serving the people of Michigan.
Nominating Buttigieg for a U.S. Senate race in Michigan would be effectively handing a Senate seat to the Republicans. The GOP attacks on him being a carpetbagger from Indiana write themselves.
Yup. Not sure why Republicans get away with it but we sure won’t. Especially not a gay guy.
They didn't get away with it. Slotkin made a huge issue about Mike Rogers residence. Although in his case he was from Mich but moved to Florida and didn't really move back.
Yeah, but they often do get away with it.
Fair
Not to mention the homophobia-laden attacks on him as well.
Eh. Less of a worry. Michigan has already elected a lesbian statewide. And other states have elected gay governors.